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Business Plan Courses

Business plan courses can help you learn market analysis, financial forecasting, operational planning, and effective pitching techniques. You can build skills in identifying target audiences, crafting value propositions, and developing marketing strategies. Many courses introduce tools like SWOT analysis, business model canvases, and financial modeling software, which can enhance your ability to create comprehensive and persuasive business plans.

Popular Business Plan Courses and Certifications


  • U

    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Accounting Analysis II: Measurement and Disclosure of Liabilities

    Skills you'll gain: General Accounting, Accounts Payable, Accrual Accounting, Accruals, Accounting, Standard Accounting Practices, International Financial Reporting Standards, Technical Accounting, Financial Accounting, Revenue Recognition, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Lease Contracts, Financial Reporting, Financial Statements

    4.7 stars, 132 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.7 (132) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
    Category: Build toward a degree
    Build toward a degree
  • A

    Aptly

    Getting Started with TikTok

    Skills you'll gain: TikTok, Content Creation, Video Editing, Video Production, Social Media Content, Social Media, Social Media Marketing, Content Marketing, Drive Engagement, Driving engagement, Target Audience, Business Marketing, Customer Engagement, Culture, User Accounts, Demography

    4.8 stars, 73 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.8 (73) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of Florida

    Science of Training Young Athletes Part 2

    Skills you'll gain: Exercise Science, Physical Stamina, Sports Medicine, Athletic Training, Kinesiology, Physiology, Coaching, Injury Prevention, Stress Management, Planning, Human Musculoskeletal System

    4.9 stars, 116 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.9 (116) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • C

    Coursera

    How to Create Realistic Reflections with Adobe Photoshop

    Skills you'll gain: Adobe Photoshop, Photo Editing, Adobe Creative Cloud, Computer Graphic Techniques, Photography, Graphics Software, Graphical Tools, Graphic Design, Typography, Creativity

    2.8 stars, 40 reviews, Beginner, Guided Project, Less Than 2 Hours

    ★ 2.8 (40) · Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • J

    Johns Hopkins University

    Building R Packages

    Skills you'll gain: Open Source Technology, Package and Software Management, Unit Testing, R (Software), GitHub, Version Control, Rmarkdown, Cross Platform Development, Software Versioning, Software Documentation, Test Case, Testability, R Programming, Code Reusability, Knitr, Continuous Integration, Program Development, Build Tools, Git (Version Control System), Development Testing

    4.1 stars, 223 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.1 (223) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • I

    Interactive Brokers

    ESG Investing: Financial Decisions in Flux

    Skills you'll gain: Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Sustainable Development, Market Data, Corporate Sustainability, Investment Management, Sustainability Standards, Sustainable Business, Environmental Regulations, Financial Market, Petroleum Industry, Investments, Data Ethics, Sustainability Reporting, Financial Data, Market Trend, Market Analysis, Business Ethics, Regulatory Compliance, Data Science, Risk Management

    4.5 stars, 127 reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.5 (127) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • I

    IE Business School

    Marketing Mix Implementation Capstone

    Skills you'll gain: Data-Driven Marketing, Marketing Analytics, Brand Management, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Marketing Management, Product Management, Strategic Marketing, Integrated Marketing Communications, Brand Strategy, Marketing, Product Planning, Marketing Strategies, Marketing Communications, Marketing Channel, Strategic Decision-Making, Marketing Effectiveness, Promotional Strategies, Marketing Planning, Product Strategy, Presentations

    4.6 stars, 141 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.6 (141) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Be Your Best Creative Self

    Skills you'll gain: Brainstorming, Social Skills, Interpersonal Communications, Creativity, Personal Development, Professional Development, Creative Thinking, Branding, Professionalism, Self-Awareness, Collaboration, Constructive Feedback, Reliability, Productivity, Communication, Graphic Design

    4.6 stars, 84 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.6 (84) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • C

    CVS Health

    Interacting with Customers

    Skills you'll gain: De-escalation Techniques, Greeting Customers, Cross Selling, Retail Sales, Customer Service, Selling Techniques, Upselling, Conflict Management, Product Knowledge, Retail Store Operations, Customer Relationship Building, Transaction Processing, Customer Engagement, Professionalism, Friendliness, Empathy, Social Media, Communication, Time Management

    4.7 stars, 94 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.7 (94) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • A

    Arizona State University

    Public Speaking and Presentations

    Skills you'll gain: Public Speaking, Lecturing, Presentations, Storytelling, Communication, Verbal Communication Skills, Oral Expression, Communication Strategies, Verbal Strategic Communication, Concision, Goal-Oriented

    4.4 stars, 76 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.4 (76) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Finance of Mergers and Acquisitions: Designing an M&A Deal

    Skills you'll gain: Mergers & Acquisitions, Private Equity, Business Valuation, Investment Banking, Accounting, Corporate Tax, Corporate Strategy, Financial Modeling, Financial Management, Corporate Finance, Tax Management

    4.7 stars, 68 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.7 (68) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of Leeds

    Financing and Initiating Major Engineering Projects

    Skills you'll gain: Engineering Management, Project Finance, Project Management, Stakeholder Management, Program Management, Contract Management, Financial Analysis, Project Implementation, Capital Budgeting, Return On Investment, Project Scoping, Finance, Feasibility Studies, Governance, Risk Management, Cash Flows, Procurement

    4.7 stars, 276 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.7 (276) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular business plan courses

  • Accounting Analysis II: Measurement and Disclosure of Liabilities: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Getting Started with TikTok: Aptly
  • Science of Training Young Athletes Part 2: University of Florida
  • How to Create Realistic Reflections with Adobe Photoshop: Coursera
  • Building R Packages: Johns Hopkins University
  • ESG Investing: Financial Decisions in Flux: Interactive Brokers
  • Marketing Mix Implementation Capstone: IE Business School
  • Be Your Best Creative Self: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Interacting with Customers: CVS Health
  • Public Speaking and Presentations: Arizona State University

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